
Samburu is a semi-arid reserve in Kenya's wild north, bisected by the life-giving Ewaso Ng'iro River. It is famous for the 'Samburu Special Five' — five species found nowhere else …
Samburu is a semi-arid reserve in Kenya's wild north, bisected by the life-giving Ewaso Ng'iro River. It is famous for the 'Samburu Special Five' — five species found nowhere else on a typical East African safari route.
June to October (dry season); January to February (short dry)
Hot and semi-arid, 30-38°C, cooled along the river
KE, Northern Kenya
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